Category: 2015

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Phillip H. Cullom, of Illinois, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense, vice Sharon E. Burke, resigned. Swati A. Dandekar, of Iowa, to be United States Director of the Asian Development Bank, with the rank of Ambassador, vice Robert M. Orr, resigning. Harry R. Hoglander, of Massachusetts, to be a…

Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila Manila, Philippines 12:20 P.M. PHT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, I want to welcome all the leaders and trade ministers who are here. This marks our first gathering at the leaders level since our 12 countries agreed on the landmark Trans-Pacific Partnership. We were able to complete the negotiations thanks to the commitment…

Makati Shangri-La Manila, Philippines 10:20 A.M. PHT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Thank you! (Applause.) Thank you so much. Thank you. Everybody, please have a seat. Well, good morning. AUDIENCE: Good morning. PRESIDENT OBAMA: I understand that Jack set the place on fire this morning already with his remarks — (laughter) — so he’s a hard act to…

We, the Leaders of Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, United States, and Vietnam, met today to mark the conclusion of negotiations on the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement. We congratulate our Ministers and negotiating teams, after more than five years of negotiations, on delivering a result that achieves the goal set…

President Obama will host President Francois Hollande of France for a meeting in the Oval Office on Tuesday, November 24, in the wake of the horrific terrorist attacks in Paris of November 13.  This visit will underscore the friendship and solidarity between the United States and France, our oldest ally. President Obama and President Hollande…

The Vice President spoke with Iraqi Kurdistan Regional President Masoud Barzani to congratulate him on the Kurdish Peshmerga success against ISIL in Sinjar. The two leaders noted that this operation is part of a concerted campaign to increase pressure on ISIL in its heartland and disrupt supply routes between Mosul and Raqqa. They emphasized that…

Friday, November 20th Hampton Roads, VA * 3:30 PM ET – First Lady Michelle Obama will join the Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) for FNV Live!, an event featuring live musical performances and celebrity appearances – including Jordin Sparks, Gabrielle Union, Ashanti, Estelle, Jessica Alba and more – as well as stunts and challenges led by some…

Today, the White House hosted a call with a bipartisan group of 34 governors from across the country to provide information about existing refugee admissions policies and security screening measures.  White House Chief of Staff Denis McDonough led the call and was joined by Alejandro Mayorkas, Deputy Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security; Simon…

Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila Manila, Philippines 9:12 A.M. PHT PRESIDENT AQUINO:  I’m honored to welcome our very good friend, President Barack Obama, and his delegation to the Philippines. Prior to engaging in comprehensive exchanges in this week’s APEC economic meeting, President Obama and I took the opportunity to meet and continue our discussions on the…

Manila Harbor Manila, Philippines 2:51 P.M. PHT PRESIDENT OBAMA:  Good afternoon, everybody.  It is wonderful to be back in the Philippines.  And I want to thank Secretary Gazmin, General Iriberri, Rear Admiral Alano and Melad, Captain Sibala, and the members of the Philippine Armed Forces for welcoming me here today.  I want to acknowledge the…